july 18th, booked for 9 nights but only stayed for 2. not hotels fault, ongoing medical treatment in area put back for 6 months. heavy monsoon season in colva, non stop rain for 48 hrs had to move find the sun. hotel let me use computer to book flight to bangkok. stayed at la ben 5 times in 2 yrs, basic clean and close to great beach but at the right time of year, don't expect the ritz, but for the price it is okay. will book again feb 2012.